What grows here
Cardeto
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Cardeto, a municipality within the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, derives its distinct identity from its specific geography. This Calabrian area is a vital contributor to the highly specific Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria - Olio essenziale DOP, whose singular aromatic profile emerges exclusively from the narrow coastal-hinterland strip stretching across just 97 municipalities. Beyond this celebrated citrus, Cardeto’s terrain supports a total of 12 protected denominations. These include the vibrant Clementine di Calabria IGP, known for its sweet and tangy fruit, and the diverse Calabria IGT wines, all shaped by the area’s Mediterranean climate and traditional agricultural practices.